Americas

The Americas span North and South America, and their politics turn on the weight of the United States, on resource-rich economies from Mexico to the Southern Cone, and on competition among outside powers for trade, minerals and ports. The standing conflicts include the dispute between the United States and Mexico over security and trade, the rupture between the United States and Canada, Venezuela after the US intervention, and US pressure on Cuba. Haiti's state collapse adds to them. This page covers the Americas' regions and countries, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Venezuela: politics, conflicts and news, month by month.

Geopolitical tensions and standing conflicts: Americas

The disputes that keep coming back, from armed confrontation to economic and diplomatic rivalry, in which countries of this region take part or have a stake.

US-China economic and technological competition

The United States and China are in dispute over trade, technology, and economic influence. Washington seeks to limit China's access to advanced semiconductors and to protect its own industries and security. Beijing defends its measures as lawful and pursues technological self-reliance. Other governments and companies are drawn into the rivalry.

United States domestic governance conflict

The dispute concerns the powers, staffing and rules of United States federal institutions, and how those institutions treat people inside the country. The executive branch, the courts and Congress, and the political opposition, states and civil society are the main sides.

US-Russia strategic relationship

The United States and Russia disagree over Ukraine, sanctions and nuclear arms. Washington wants the war to end through negotiation and keeps economic pressure on Moscow. Russia wants its position recognised and the sanctions lifted. The two governments still talk, but the dispute remains unresolved.